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Cutting in a Vertical Plane
► Swing the cutting attachment from the bottom of the hedge
upwards in a controlled arc (see illustration above).
► Lower the nose of the cutting attachment, move along the
hedge and swing the cutting attachment up again in a
controlled arc.
Cutting in a Horizontal Plane
► Hold the cutting attachment at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
move the cutting attachment horizontally, using both sides
of the cutting attachment (see illustration above).
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
17 After Finishing Work
17.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure
the cutting blades have stopped and remove the battery
before transporting the hedge trimmer or putting it down.
To prepare the hedge trimmer for transportation or storage:
► Switch off the hedge trimmer, @ 14.2.
► Remove the battery, @ 13.2.
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► If the hedge trimmer or battery became wet during
operation, allow them to dry completely before charging or
storing.
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18 Transporting the Hedge Trimmer and
Battery
18.1 Hedge Trimmer
WARNING
Cover the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard before transporting or storing the hedge trimmer to
reduce the risk of cut injuries from inadvertent contact.
When transporting the hedge trimmer:
► Slide a blade scabbard over the cutting blades so that it
covers the entire cutting attachment.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer by hand, hold it by
the loop handle with the cutting blades pointing
backwards, opposite the direction in which you are
walking.
► When transporting the hedge trimmer in a vehicle, cover
the entire length of the cutting blades with a blade
scabbard. Secure and position the hedge trimmer to
prevent turnover, impact and damage.
Your hedge trimmer comes standard with a blade scabbard.
17 After Finishing Work
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